Daucus carota (68 days) Open-pollinated. Although other strains claim the name, they fall short, not deserving the fame of this classy Nantes type that we’ve kept going since Daehnfeldt got gobbled up by Syngenta. Fancy grows uniform cylindrical 7" roots with unusually good interior color, crisp texture and fine flavor. Holds well and is an excellent keeper, too. Outstanding quality for an OP carrot. A 50 lb bag of seed, assuming an average germination of 80%, has the potential to produce more than eleven million carrots! ①
This item is certified organic
2051
Nantes Fancy
- Organic
Additional Information
Carrots
500-1,000 seeds/g. Carrots average 18,000 seeds/oz with significant variations among varieties.
Days to maturity are from seeding date.
Culture: Very hardy. Early carrots can be sown by late April. For fall crop or winter storage, seed in early summer. Minimal germination temperature 40°, optimal range 75–85°. Can take up to 3 weeks to germinate; keep rows from drying out for faster emergence. Thinning is critical: At 3" high thin to ½" apart, at 6" thin again to 1-2" apart.
Diseases:
ALTS: Alternaria Leaf Spot
PM: Powdery Mildew
BR: Black Rot
TLS: Target Leaf Spot
LR: Licorice Rot
P: Pythium
ALTS shows up first on the oldest foliage as brown-black spots edged with yellow. Foliage blackens and shrivels as it develops and spreads. Maintaining a good crop rotation is the best preventive.
Germination Testing
For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.
Our Seeds are Non-GMO
All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.
This item is certified organic